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Published by J. Henry Stuhr Historic North Charleston Chapel CLOSED on Jan. 14, 2018.

John B. Moniz, widower of E. Jane Moniz, joined his heavenly Father on January 14th. He was 94 years old. A life long Roman Catholic, he was the son of Portuguese immigrants, the late Manuel Souza Moniz and Emilia Branca Moniz. His Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, January 23, 2018 in the Saint John Catholic Church, 3921 St. John's Avenue at 11:00 am. Prayers of Final Commendation and Farewell will follow at Riverview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Monday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTH AREA CHAPEL, 2119 Dorchester Road. John grew up on the family farm in Adamsville, RI. At 19 years of age, he joined the US Navy, serving in various locations. He was a survivor of a kamikaze attack on the USS Isherwood in 1945 that killed 80 men. In 1946 he met his lifelong love, Jane, at a dance at Charleston County Hall. They married in 1947. John worked at the Charleston Naval Shipyard, retiring in 1981. He was an avid golfer who played until his 90s. He loved to tell stories of his life, including his two holes in one. He was a faithful member of St. John Catholic Church for more than 70 years. He also was a longtime member of the Charleston Elks Lodge. He is survived by his brother, Harry Moniz of RI; daughters: Judith Moniz-Roen (Roger) of Coeur d'Alene, ID, Amelia Moniz of Mt. Pleasant and Cheryl Moniz (Douglas Cunningham) of North Charleston, SC; grandchildren: Senator Sean Bennett (Tina), Brian Moniz (Selene), Lauren Moniz, Philip Moniz (Nikki), Jenna McSwain (Matthew Martinez), Shannon McSwain; great-grandchildren: Haile, Hayden, Peyton, Ella, William, Wade, Wesley, Georgia and Noah; step grandchildren: Heather, Michaela, Maria, Jessica, Hillary, Ross, Christina, Tom, Kim, Scott and step great grandchildren: August, River, Zoey, Benjamin and Jules. He was preceded in death by his wife, his son John M. Moniz who passed in 1985, and six brothers and sisters. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. John Catholic Church, 3921 St. John's Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405.

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January 8, 2022

GLENN LITZ / SYRACUSE NEW YORK posted to the memorial.

January 5, 2021

GLENN / SHIRLEY LITZ posted to the memorial.

January 22, 2018

Elaine Rafferty posted to the memorial.

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GLENN LITZ / SYRACUSE NEW YORK

January 8, 2022

HELLO ALL, OUR DEEPEST RESPECTS

I AM GLENN LITZ , JOHN AND MY FATHER WERE IN THE NAVY TOGETHER AND WERE GOOD FRIENDS. FACT I GREW UP IN CHARLESTON WITH OUR FAMILIES DOING MANY FUN EVENTS TOGETHER, JOHN AND JUDY WERE CLOSE PLAYMATES. WE DID EVERYTHING FROM PLAYING ON THE SHIPS TO PLAYING IN THE PARK AND BEACHES. WE WERE AS NAVY LIFE TAKES THINGS SEPARATED AND ENDED UP BACK IN NEW YORK. BUT THAT DID NOT ENTIRELY SEPARATE US, WE COMMUNICATED BY MAIL AND OCCASIONAL PERSONAL VISITS TO ONE ANOTHER HOMES. WE ALWAYS ENJOYED AS CHILDREN MORE-SO COMING TO CHARLESTON, IT WAS A REAL FUN TIME, BEACHES,EATING MANY GREAT DINNERS,VISITING THE SITES AND EVEN TOURING THE SHIPS AGAIN. LOVED THE MINE SWEEPERS GOT LOTS OF COOKIES. FACT EVEN WHEN I MARRIED SHIRLEY WE MADE IT A POSITIVE TO VISIT JOHN / JANE ON OUR HONEY MOON TRIP STAYING THERE FOR DAYS BEFORE GOING ON TO MIAMI / CARIBBEAN.
JOHN WAS A GREAT PERSON / FRIEND HE WILL BE MISSED AND ALWAYS HAVE A PLACE IN OUR HEARTS,ALONG WITH JANE, AND THE REST OF THE FAMILY.
IF SOMEONE OF THE FAMILY READS THIS I WOULD LOVE TO CONNECT AGAIN JUST FOR OLD TIMES SAKE.
I / WE CAN BE REACHED AT [email protected] OR 315 278-3900.
GOD BLESS AND TAKE CARE OF YOU ALL, I ALREADY KNOW HE HAS JOHN ALONG SIDE HIM.

GLENN / SHIRLEY LITZ

January 5, 2021

JOHN WAS ONE GREAT GUY, I AM SORRY TO HAVE MISSED HIS RETURN TO GODS SPECIAL PLACE. I / WE WERE JUST RECENTLY WAS INFORMED OF JOHNS PASSING. I WAS AFFILIATED TO JOHN AND JANE THROUGH MY MOTHER AND FATHER - JUNE AND AL LITZ [ NAVY ], SYRACUSE NEW YORK. DAD SERVED WITH JOHN IN THE NAVY AND THEY WERE GREAT FRIENDS. WE LIVED TOGETHER THERE IN CHARLESTON WHILE THEY WERE TRAVELING WITH THE NAVY. JOHN , JUDY AND MYSELF PLAYED TOGETHER. WE TRAVELED DOWN TO CHARLESTON MANY TIMES TO VISIT WITH THEM AND ENJOYED JANE,S COOKING, ALONG WITH MOM AND JANE SHARING HER RESIPE,S WITH ONE ANOTHER. MY NEW WIFE SHIRLEY AND I EVEN TRAVELED DOWN TO VISIT JOHN,S FAMILY ON OUR HONEYMOON TRIP SOUTH SINCE THEY COULD NOT ATTEND. THIS WAS A TRIP THAT WILL ALWAYS STAY EMBEDDED IN OUR MEMORIES FOREVER SO MANY FUN THINGS WE DID AND OUR FIRST MEETING OF CHERYL. WE TRULY ARE SADDENED TO HEAR OF JOHNS PASSING AND MAY GOD TAKE CARE OF HIM. AND GOD BLESS HIS ENTIRE FAMILY

Elaine Rafferty

January 22, 2018

Cheryl and family,
I am so sorry for your loss.

Gwendolyn Boyd-Arnold

January 22, 2018

To Cheryl and family. Sending condolences. The picture video is beautiful!! (NCHS class of 76)

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Wadene Howell

January 22, 2018

I have very fond memories of your dad. He was one of the great generation and he lived it. I love all you girls and always felt I was still part of the greater family.

Chad Drayton

January 21, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I join in the celebration of your father's life.

Charles & Helen Mincey

January 20, 2018

Sorry to read about John's death. He and his family were very good friends while we were raising our families. He was also a very good co-worker of mine in the Gyro Shop at CNSYD. I know he will be missed by many.

January 20, 2018

So sorry to hear about your Dad! Hoping fond memories will ease sorrow and sadness.
Sincerely,
Wayne and Dawn(Ellison) Smith, NCHS,1973 &1974

January 20, 2018

Cheryl and family,
What a great life this man had. May you be at peace with his memory.
Dan Coleman

Steve Rea

January 19, 2018

I am honored to have known Mr.Moniz as a friend. It was a privilege to be able to chat with him briefly just a few weeks ago. I dropped in when I noticed the front door open. He shook my hand and smiled but I new he wasn't his old self. When we talked in the past it was always about Judy's and John's high school years. the shipyard, and of course golf. He had a charming personality and loved his family as hard as one can love. He would have waded through hell for any of them. That's what men like John do. He was a shining example of what fathers and husbands should be That's why Johnnie turned out to be such a good man. And to the three girls, well, he was a knight in shining armor. He'd make sure they were cared for. He would rescue his princesses from goblins and scary things in the night and protect them from mean boys. He'd wipe a tear from their cheeks and tell them it would be alright while they fell asleep in the protective comfort of his arms. He's at peace now with God and his beautiful bride. John Moniz, a man for other men to look up to.

William Parker

January 17, 2018

I will greatly miss a hero, Mr. Moniz. He shared my love of Budweiser and loved to hear the label on it read. Thank You sir for the brief time together!

Tommy,Jenny,Jesse Smith

January 17, 2018

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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2119 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC 29405